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The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack should now be available in retail stores across the planet. The disc itself contains nine Halo 2 maps, a bonus cinematic, a behind-the-scenes documentary and all Halo 2 auto-updates. More information about the disc itself can be found over at Xbox.com.

Downloading via Xbox Live
Xbox Live members can download the five new maps right now for $11.99. If you have questions or problems regarding downloadble content, please check this handy FAQ created by Xbox Live's Major Nelson. (current version is pasted below)

All five new maps will become free Xbox Live downloads starting on August 30th. The first four maps - Containment, Turf, Sanctuary and Warlock are already avaialble as free downloads.

Playing New Maps on Live

Currently, the five new maps can only be played on Xbox Live via custom games between players who have the maps installed on thier Xbox. Our current plan is to update the matchmaking playlists on Monday, July 11th. At that time, all five new maps will be added to the "Team Preview" and "Rumble Preview" playlists. In addition, the old premium maps Sanctuary and Turf will be added back into the "free" playlists.

Why didn't we do this immediately? We have to stagger the playlist update for a number of reasons but most importantly, we want to give players time to get the new maps installed. All five will be available for matchmade play in just a few more days.

Downloadable Content FAQ from Xbox.com
The following FAQ was created by Major Nelson at Xbox.com to address common questions and issues regarding downloadable content. The original FAQ can be found here.

Q: Help...I can't download the maps. I can download free content, but I can't seem to download premium content!

A: If you can download free content, and not the premium content...the problem most likely resides in your credit card or billing information you have given to Xbox Live. Specifically, the card we have on file may have expired, or your bank may have declined the authorization to purchase or your billing information is out dated. You'll need to update your credit card information with a valid credit card that can handle the charge you put against it and make sure that your billing information is accurate. Instructions to update this information can be found HERE.

Q: I can't seem to download either the free or the premium maps. What do I do?

A: Assuming that you can connect to Xbox Live and your billing/credit card information is correct (see above) then this may be a problem with your connection. Read the Troubleshooting Connection Issues Guide on Xbox.com for help.

Q: I did all that and I still can't download any premium content.

A: Make sure you (or your parents) have not disabled purchasing of premium content. To enable purchases, go to your Xbox Live dashboard, then go to Account Management. Then, go to Account Settings. You'll need the last four digits of the credit card used to open this account to proceed. Once you punch in the last four digits of the credit card. You'll be able to get to the next screen. On this next screen, make sure Premium Purchases are enabled.

Q: I need to check my billing info, but what if I can't remember the last 4 digits of the credit card I used to create my account? I can't edit my billing information without that.

A: Call 1-800-4MYXBOX. Customer Support can ask you a few questions to confirm your identity, then provide the last 4 numbers they have on file.

Q: I want to download only one of the maps in the premium pack, can I just get the one map?

A: No, they are only available as a package.

Q:Can I copy the content I download to an MU to take with me?

A: No.

Q: If I have (insert number here) Xbox's at home...do I need to purchase the content for each one, or can I copy it to them once I purchase it on one of my boxes?

A: You'll need to purchase the DLC for each box you want to use the content on.

Q: My internet connection went down/failed in the middle of the download I purchased. If I start again, will I be charged twice ?

A: No. You can go back in and continue to download and be confident that you won't be charged again (even though you had to authorize the purchase the second time when you went into, that was only to continue where you left off. )

Q:My box broke, and I need to get a new one. I went to (insert favorite retailer here) and got a new box...how can I get the maps I already purchased onto the new box.

A: You will need to purchase the content again. Premium content is tied to the Xbox it was downloaded on NOT the gamertag.

  • 07.05.2005 11:10 AM PDT
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Sweet first post nice job Bungie keep up the good work!

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  • 07.05.2005 11:20 AM PDT
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woot woot
2nd post
thanks bungie.... the maps are awesome!

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  • 07.05.2005 11:22 AM PDT
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what the hell? its july 5th and all of the fricking retailers that are around me dont sell them until july 7th?what is up with that bungie? you guys said late june, then july 5th, so why are these retailers pushing it pack another 2 days, i need the maps now because i have 2 xboxes so i need tobuy the disc instead of downloading them twice

oh yeah and i think this is the 2nd post, if not i dont -blam!- care because post counting is -blam!- so noone else do it

  • 07.05.2005 11:22 AM PDT
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i have a question for bungie... about the maptacular disks... can u get 1 disc and download them to a single xbox and then download the maps again to another xbox or is it one time use only?

  • 07.05.2005 11:27 AM PDT
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I GOT HIT BY A TRAIN!

  • 07.05.2005 11:29 AM PDT
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I can't buy them cause I don't have any money and my parents wont give me some money untill saturday...

  • 07.05.2005 11:33 AM PDT
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Man what gives I have been checking everywhere for the disc and nothing. Wal mart best buy circuit city...no one has it. Eb game nope. Game Stop nope. I called Game Crazy and the lady told me that it was supposed to be out today but THEY back dated it to tomorrow 7/6/05. What's up. Who back dated the disc. Was this done to get more people downloading it from LIVE?

  • 07.05.2005 11:43 AM PDT

Good people drink beer

yay

  • 07.05.2005 11:43 AM PDT
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first Terminal, Backwash, Relic, Elongation then Gemini. (thats the order of best to worst)

  • 07.05.2005 11:52 AM PDT
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I can't get to download them every single time I try it says "failed to purchase try again later" :'(

  • 07.05.2005 11:56 AM PDT
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Anyone know if Bungie wil release a patch for the stupid Relic glitch, where you can go through the teleport even if its closed?

  • 07.05.2005 12:10 PM PDT
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Interesting... for all those that are getting the maps.

  • 07.05.2005 12:19 PM PDT

* Pr: ĭnʹtərnĕts: "I hear there's rumors on the uh (pause), Internets...

Why do they charge $11.99 for 5 maps, but in games like Rainbow Six 3, they charge nothing for 6 maps!?!?

  • 07.05.2005 12:34 PM PDT
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Yay! First page. Anyway, why don't the stores in my area have the map pack shipped to them yet???

  • 07.05.2005 12:39 PM PDT
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Yes the teleport glitch on relic.You can keep going back and forth threw the teleport.Bungie how did you miss this.I know when the teleport is green you cant go back threw.MMM i just heard you can go threw the teleport without even opening it.True?Yes i tried it offline its true.So many glitches.More stuff for people to take advantage of.Will it ever end.

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  • 07.05.2005 12:50 PM PDT
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Same here. I am waiting to buy the disc because I want the exra video things, but I went to Toys R Us and Best Buy today, and no luck. Why is that? I didn't think to call, because I assumed it would be like Halo 2. Already arrived, but only for sale on that day. But nooo. I wasted time that could have been spent better. So I have to wait 2 days, when I could download the maps for 11 dollars. This is why it would have been nice if you had been able to get the movies on an Xbox live download too. Or maybe you could have put it on your website, and only people who have linked their accounts and already bought the new maps could download it.

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  • 07.05.2005 12:54 PM PDT
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what does it say when you get hit by the train?

  • 07.05.2005 1:02 PM PDT
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I love the new maps. They're beautiful. Well worth the wait. Thank you Bungie!

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  • 07.05.2005 1:02 PM PDT
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Well the teleporter on Relic is a two way deal, but are you saying you can go through it before even hitting the switch?

ARE YOU SAYING...you can start on the beach and imediately go through the teleporter.

I have a hard time beliveing the Bungie would miss something that big. Since only two people have complained (the second of those complaints being wildly incoherent), I have to belive that you just don't realize that it is a two way teleporter which the defense controls from the out set, and that they can open it when ever they want. Even right at the begining of a game.

Why would just two people complain about something that changes a map so drasticly?

...and stop with the "1st P0stxorz, I R L337!!!!1oneeleven Ur kool Bungie, lemme kiss ur arse som mor!!!" bulls..t, it's old and to be blunt f..king stupid. Grow up.

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  • 07.05.2005 1:57 PM PDT
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Outstanding, we get to wait another day for the discs to come in at major retailers, even in Austin. I have two boxes so I might as well only pay for the maps once considering I am only using 1 box at a time. Now I have to wait :-(. Hopefully they are worth it.

  • 07.05.2005 2:06 PM PDT
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All the retailers in the Tacoma, Washington (just miles from bungie
and microsoft) are saying that since it was a holiday weekend that
they won't be recieving their shipments of the map pack until late
tonight/early tommorow and that they won't be selling it until the 6th
at the earliest. WTF.

  • 07.05.2005 2:19 PM PDT
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Yeah some people in Europe got the map pack last week meanwhile here in central Florida we don't get them until friday the 8th at curcit city the 7th at best buy maybe and the game stores maybe tomorrow, probably not. This sucks can't you deliver the goods like normal so they will be there when promised? If they can play the maps in Austria why can't we get them here in the states? come on!

  • 07.05.2005 2:23 PM PDT
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bungie sucks y was i banned


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  • 07.05.2005 2:28 PM PDT